Houston Earth Day Press Release

Houston Earth Day 2004
3015 Richmond Suite 270, Houston, TX 77098
713-524-4232 www.houstonearthday.org
News Release
For Release: April 5, 2004 Contact: Alesha Herrera, 713.269.4881 (habla espanol)
Georgia Nolan, 713.206.8171
Houston Earth Day 2004: “Be Part of the Solution!”
Houston Earth Day will be celebrated on Saturday, April 24th, from 10am – 6pm at Sam Houston
Park. Organizers of the event, led by the Citizen’s Environmental Coalition, have been
presenting Earth Day celebrations since 1990. Houston Earth Day is a day of education,
celebration and action for the world in which we live. In the spirit of Earth Day, and through the
generosity of its sponsors, this event is free for the whole family!
Houston Earth Day, Houston’s largest festival sets a clear example for people and businesses
how simple lifestyle changes can make a difference. For example, Houston Earth Day will feature
wide-ranging onsite recycling demonstrations, renewable energy usage to power the event and
food vendors providing goodies that require few wasteful utensils. Additional highlights of the
day will include environment displays and demonstrations, interactive and educational booths by
many local environmental non-profit and small business groups, performances by local and
regional musicians, dancers and comedians, arts and crafts, and a Kids’ Zone for youngsters.
More than 50 additional organizations as Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Zoo,
Kids Environmental Education Project and Volunteer Houston.
“Houston Earth Day is an amazing demonstration of how the everyday decisions we make in life
affect our environment,” explains Houston Earth Day organizer and event co-chair Alesha
Herrera. “It is a chance to better understand the issues affecting our region while taking direct
action to be part of the solution. The entertainment line-up is pretty incredible with band’s like
Tomorrow's Past, The Ellipses and Peace Train coming to play. And, this year’s art contest will
pay winners over $1000 in cash prizes. It’s the most fun you can have saving the planet!”
Marathon Oil Company, an integrated international energy business headquartered in Houston,
serves as the main underwriter for Houston Earth Day. “At Marathon, the responsible
stewardship of the environment is one of our core values. We’re delighted to support this event
with both volunteers and our financial assistance, because it serves as a vivid example of
collaboration in the community for a common good,” says Dan Sullenbarger, vice president of
health, environment and safety at Marathon.
For more information, please visit the Houston Earth Day 2004 website or call 713.524.4232.
Houston Earth Day 2004
3015 Richmond Suite 270, Houston, TX 77098
713-524-4232 www.HoustonEarthDay.org
About Houston Earth Day 2004
Event Fact Sheet
Date: April 24, 2004
Time: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sam Houston Park
Place:
1100 Bagby
Cost: Free to the public
What is Houston Earth Day 2004?
Houston Earth Day was created to be a day of education, celebration, and action for the natural
world in which we live. Houston Earth Day, Houston’s largest festival sets a clear example for
people and businesses how simple lifestyle changes can make a difference. For example, the
festival will feature wide-ranging onsite recycling demonstrations, renewable energy usage to
power the event and food vendors providing goodies that require few wasteful utensils.
Additional highlights of the day will include environment displays and demonstrations,
interactive and educational booths by many local environmental non-profit and small business
groups, performances by local and regional musicians, dancers and comedians, arts and crafts,
and a Kids’ Zone for youngsters. To rent a booth, complete a booth application via
www.HoustonEarthDay.org.
What activities will there be?
Because this is Houston’s Earth Day, the festival is free of charge. Whatever your interest,
Houston Earth Day will have something for you. Our two stages will present family friendly
entertainment from local and regional acts. Lots of children’s activities will teach kids about the
environment while they have fun. For the adults, there will be exhibits such as electric cars. And,
of course, dozens of environmental organizations and green businesses will be on hand to help
you take action to protect the world you live in.
Who are the organizers?
The organizers of the event, the Citizen’s Environmental Coalition, have been presenting Earth
Day celebrations since 1990. (See page three for CEC Member Organizations) Marathon Oil
Company, an integrated international energy business headquartered in Houston, serves as the
main underwriter for Houston Earth Day. Other sponsors include Waste Management, Inc. as
well as a partnership with Houston’s Parks and Recreation.
Where do I find out more?
For more information and to volunteer, please visit the website at www.HoustonEarthDay.org or call
713.524.4232.
CEC Member Organizations
American Institute of Architects: Houston Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers: South Texas Section Houston Women’s Caucus for Art
American Lung Association of Texas, Houston and Southeast Houston Zoo, Inc.
Region International Center for the Solution of Environmental Problems
American Planning Association: Houston Section (ICSEP)
American Society of Landscape Architects Katy Prairie Conservancy
Armand Bayou Nature Center, Inc. Keep Houston Beautiful
Bayou Preservation Association, Inc. Leadership Houston
BikeHouston League of Women Voters of Houston
Brays Bayou Association Legacy Land Trust
BRIDGES to Sustainability Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
Buffalo Bayou Partnership METRO (Metropolitan Transit Authority) Environmental
The Children's Museum of Houston's EcoStation Planning
Christmas Bay Foundation Moody Gardens
Citizens Environmental Coalition (CEC) Mothers for Clean Air
Citizens' League for Environmental Action Now (CLEAN) Native Plant Society of Texas
Common Cause Natural Legacy
Council for Environmental Education The Nature Conservancy of Texas
Earth Foundation Nature Discovery Center
Earth Share of Texas Nature Heritage Society
East Texas Herpetological Society Outdoor Nature Club
Electric Auto Association - Houston Chapter The Park People, Inc.
Endangered Species Media Project Piney Woods Wildlife Society, Inc.
Environmental Educator's Exchange Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas, Inc.
Environmental Institute of Houston Returned Peace Corps Volunteers - Gulf Coast Council
Friends of Hermann Park Rice Design Alliance
Friends of Texas Wildlife River Oaks Garden Club
Galveston Bay Conservation & Preservation Assoc. Safe Water Foundation of Texas
Galveston Bay Foundation San Jacinto Conservation Coalition
Galveston Bay Estuary Program SCENIC Galveston, Inc.
Galveston/Houston Assoc. For Smog Prevention (GHASP) SCENIC Houston, Inc.
Garden Club of Houston Sierra Club - Houston Regional Group
Greater Houston Preservation Alliance Spay-Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP)
Gulf Coast Institute Texans for Alternatives to Pesticides (TAP)
Harris County Soil and Water Conservation District Texas Association of Environment Professionals
HEART (Help Endangered Animals: Ridley Turtles) Texas Clean Water Action: Houston
HART – Houston Animal Rights Team Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network
Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) Texas Wildlife Rehab Coalition, Inc.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Trees For Houston
Houston Audubon Society The Trust For Public Land
Houston Bicycle Club, Inc. Urban Harvest
Houston Canoe Club Vegetarian Society of Houston
Houston Corporate Recycling Council White Oak Bayou Assoc.
Houston Geological Society Wildlife Rehab & Education
Houston Homeowners Association Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy, Inc.
Houston Museum of Natural Science The Woodlands GREEN
Houston Parks Board, Inc.
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